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Ever wondered how the term “geek” evolved from its circus origins to encompass today’s tech-savvy, fandom-driven enthusiasts? We take a stroll down memory lane, unpacking the term’s complex past and acknowledging the mixed legacy of circus sideshows. Our conversation includes a poignant reflection on Katherine Dunn’s “Geek Love,” a tale […]
As we crank up the volume with a throwback to Big Pig’s iconic track, Breakaway, it’s remarkable how a single song can transport us through time—this episode is an audio time capsule just waiting to be unwrapped for probably one person alone. Music isn’t just background noise; it’s the soundtrack […]
Have you ever stumbled upon a word that delightfully encapsulates those all-too-human moments? The German language is rich with such terms, and on our latest episode, we journey through the intricate dance of linguistics to uncover the charm behind words like “Treppenwitz” and “Kummerspeck”. Our conversation takes an amusing turn […]
Your guide: Anne Levine, Happy to be here, Beef with Artemis (Factual), Apologizing for the Peanuts, Weight loss, Women’s Clothing Sizes (Wtf), How to find both your size and the best deal for new clothes, Spanx trousers, Working the System, The cricket onslaught, Miscreant Mice and Creepy Flying Squirrels. Plus: […]
Happy birthday Joselyn! Anne the Office Manager, Many things to realize about Anne, Anne the Expert Gift Giver, The Shopping Genius of Anne Levine, Stuff Anne has given Michael (Made-In Cookware), Another very big present, Anne goes to the Eye Doctor (Human pincushion stories), The New Doctor, Sticky Stuff in […]
Cowboy Carter starts us off with Anne and Hollywood Michael™, Where Is THAT HAT, Suebell (Cameo, IG, TikTok), Palm Royale (Apple TV+ with Kristin Wiig, Alison Janney, Mindy Cohn, Carol Burnett), Aunt Alma’s Furs, 1980s Flashback to 5th Avenue & 57th St., NO POLITICS SAYS ANNE, Michael doesn’t notice some […]
Anne is quite ill today, please enjoy this Podcast-Extra episode from April 2022: Happy birthday Joselyn, What Kind of Michael, Private Radio, Long Island Jewish, Gefilte Fish, A Little Ukraine, Technically my Aunt, Shiksa Stick™, Back to the Gefilte Fish, and Anne goes to Israel and meets Shoshanna. Plus Sigma […]
A Little Purim ditty (The Maccabeats), Happy birthday Artemis Buffington, The Year of No Corned Beef, A New England Boiled Dinner, Broadcaster Interference, Butter VS Margarine, Michael is SO selfish, The Fascinating Oleo Story™, Buttered Things, FRANCE, Ham & Cheese & Butter on a baguette (OMGYAY), Germans are Cabbage-Forward, and […]
Nuke Talk™, Not March 14th, How Do You Cancel Something, Anne is obsessed with buying clothes on eBay, JAN, Amazon Return Pallets, Designer Labels, Larry Levine Originals, OSCARS FASHION including: Eugene Lee Yang, Emma Stone, American Ferrera, Melissa McCarthy, Becky G, Billie Eilish and Cynthia Erivo. Plus: More Oscars Fashion […]
